Codeine Flashcards

1
Q

What does Codeine fall under (class)

A

Opiates

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2
Q

What is Morphine Fentanyl

A

Heroin

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3
Q

How do opiates work

A

acts on opiod receptors to prevent transmission of pain in CNS /’ PNS

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4
Q

What are 2 uses of Codeine

A

Mild - Mod pain

Anti-Diarrhoea (anti-motility)

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5
Q

What are 2 contraindications of Codeine

A

Acute Respiratory Depression

UC

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6
Q

What is Codeine never taken with

A

Other opiods at same time

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7
Q

What are 2 side effects of Codeine

A

Arrhythmias

constipation

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